Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft: Updated Day 2 Predictions

The Indianapolis Colts were on the clock with the No. 29 overall pick, and despite some glaring holes on defense, the team came away with another wide receiver.

Prospects fans loved like Landon Collins, Malcom Brown and Eddie Goldman were still on the board, but the Colts stuck to their big board and pulled the trigger on Miami Hurricanes receiver Phillip Dorsett. While not the biggest prospect at the position, Dorsett brings serious speed and explosiveness, much like fellow Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton.

Now, the Colts will have to address their defense with the majority of their remaining picks. Fortunately, a number of big-name guys fell out of the first round with so many teams focusing on offense, and that could mean a few names will be there when the team originally didn't expect them to be.

Having said that, let's take a look at an updated Colts mock draft heading into Day 2.

Round 2

Pick No. 61: Jaquiski Tartt, SS, Samford

Since the Colts decided to not take a safety in the first round, they better be prepared to do what it takes to get one in the second. I don't expect Landon Collins to still be there, but with Damarious Randall being the only safety taken in the first round, it doesn't seem like a lot of teams are focused on taking prospects at the position.

Jaquiski Tartt didn't make a lot of noise this offseason coming from a small school in Samford, but he looks the part of an NFL-caliber strong safety. At 6'1'' and 221 pounds, Tartt is an enforcer in the secondary, quickly getting downhill to attack ball-carriers and finishing through tackles. 

Looking at his pass coverage abilities, there is definitely room for improvement for Tartt. He tends to focus more on the quarterback rather than the receivers moving around him, and that can lead to players getting behind him when playing deep. He doesn't have the best range as a safety either, which means that he'll likely have to embrace more of an in-the-box strong safety role.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, however, especially with the Colts. LaRon Landry couldn't fill that role in Greg Manusky's defense, but if the Colts draft Tartt, he would be the ideal player to embrace the role.

Round 3

Pick No. 93: Michael Bennett, DL, Ohio State

With few defensive linemen coming off of the board in the first round on Thursday night, that might mean some of the prospects expected to be late second-round selections could end up sliding further than they were prepared to. 

One of those players is Ohio State's Michael Bennett. While he projects best as a 4-3 defensive tackle, I can see him playing as a 3-4 defensive end. He'll definitely need to add some size to his 6'2'', 293-pound frame, but size isn't what makes Bennett such an intriguing prospect.

Bennett is almost always one of the first players off of the snap, and he's able to stay low to get through and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. He does a great job of using his hands to disengage from blockers and bring ball-carriers down.

With long arms and terrific technique, Bennett can play bigger than he actually is. That will help him at the next level, but he'll have to work on being a more consistent player. I think he can make the transition to a 3-4 defensive end to replace Cory Redding, but he'll have to prove it on the field if the Colts take a chance on him.

Round 4

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Pick No. 128: Anthony Harris, S, Virginia

The Colts might have already taken a strong safety in the second round of this mock draft, but with a severe lack of depth at the position, why not bring in another one?

Virginia's Anthony Harris isn't the most physically gifted safety in this class, coming in at just 6'1'' and 183 pounds. However, he makes up for his lack of size with the instincts and awareness to play at the next level. 

When dropping back in coverage, Harris uses his speed and instincts to close in on receivers and break up passes. His ball-hawking skills allow him to create turnovers or deflect passes, but he's also not afraid to step into the box and make plays in the running game.

Still, the lack of size is a big concern for Harris, but he plays like he could be comfortable in either safety position. The Colts need some more potential starters at the position with Mike Adams nearing the end of his career, so double-dipping at safety in the draft wouldn't be the worst idea in the world for the Colts.

Round 5

Pick No. 165: Shaq Mason, C/OG, Georgia Tech

Is the starting center for 2015 already on the Colts roster? Jonotthan Harrison or Khaled Holmes will likely get the job, but the Colts will probably need some more options on the interior of the offensive line before the regular season is over.

One of the more intriguing interior offensive line prospects is Georgia Tech's Shaq Mason. Starting every game for the past two years at right guard, he paved the way for the Yellow Jackets' run-heavy offense with his ability to drive defenders backward.

The reason Mason is so good at driving through defenders is because he stays low and keeps his feet under him. Mason has a strong lower body and keeps his feet moving, but he has short arms and can struggle at time in pass protection.

The Colts could try to move Mason to center, but it would be interesting to see how he makes the transition. He's such a mauler in the trenches in the running game that he's worth a pick in the fifth round, even if he needs to work on his balance.

Round 6

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Pick No. 205: Jake Rodgers, OT, Eastern Washington

Depth is the name of the game for the Colts offensive line. No matter how much promise the projected starting lineup shows, players are going to get hurt like we've seen over the past few years. Without reliable players on the bench, the offensive line can fall apart.

Jake Rodgers still needs some more coaching to work on his technique before he's ready to play at the next level, but as a former high school tight end, the 6'6'', 320-pound offensive tackle has some desirable physical traits.

Gosder Cherilus has struggled to stay healthy, and while Rodgers wouldn't be ready right away, some experience in the preseason could go a long way in turning him into a serviceable backup.

Pick No. 207: Cody Riggs, CB, Notre Dame

The Colts may have three solid players at cornerback in Vontae Davis, Greg Toler and Darius Butler, but outside of those guys, there is a serious lack of depth at the position. Butler thrives as a slot corner, but if Toler or Davis go down, he'll have to move outside and someone else will need to fill his role.

He may only be 5'9'' and 185 pounds, but Cody Riggs plays the position like he's much bigger. Riggs shows great awareness with the ball in the air and has the instincts to make big plays. With the ability to make plays as a blitzer as well, Riggs could be a useful player for the Colts in extra defensive back packages.

Round 7

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Pick No. 244: E.J. Bibbs, TE, Iowa State

Colts fans might not think of tight end as a huge need for 2015, but looking ahead, both Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener are on the final year of the rookie deals. There's a chance that one of them doesn't return, and the Colts need to start finding other options behind those two.

E.J. Bibbs needs a lot of work as a blocker, but he already looks like a comfortable tight end as a pass-catcher. He's a smooth route-runner that can make plays in the red zone, but he'll have to work on driving through defenders as a blocker before he'll see any significant snaps at the next level.

Pick No. 255: Ryan Russell, DE/OLB, Purdue

Late-round edge-rushers have an uphill battle trying to make an NFL roster, but a with time and patience, a prospect like Ryan Russell could make an impact one day.

Russell has NFL size at 6'4'' and 269 pounds, but he didn't have enough production at Purdue to earn a lot of attention from scouts. He has long arms and a nice stride, but he needs to work on technique. If he can sit for a year or two and learn the Colts system, he has the potential to be a rotational pass-rusher one day.